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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 22, 1910)
Murray Department. PREPARED IN THE INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE OF MURRAY AND VICINITY ESPECIALLY FOR THE JOURNAL READERS. If any of tliertnder$ of the Journal lcnmoof a t(jci-ii ei-ent or anitcm ofirUerest in this vicinity and will mad same to this office it mil appear under this heading tyt Kant all items of interest. Editor Journal. DC The . -lank Account- Id the first step toward success and for tune. . , Protects your family in emergencies , Educates your children. Makes you independent. Gives you standing in the community. It is a valuable aid in any enterprise undertaken anywhere by anybody under any condition. If you do not have a bank account, lwt us suggest that you start one with us amediately. Murray State Bank ft t MURRAY, NEBRASKA l H " Geo. Cook, Murray for fine buggies Mrs. Rex Young is on the sick list. Everything good to eat at the "Harvest Homo" dinner and supplier. Do sure to come to the "Harvest Home" dinner, Friday, September 30. Guy Stokes and Frank Reed were Plattsmouth visitors Saturday. Mrs. Adda StokeB and Mrs. O. A. Davis were Omaha visitors Thurs day. You want a new buggp? If you want the best for the least money call on George Cook. Rev. Lamp will preach at the Pres byterian church next Sunday morning and evening. Grandma Furlong who has been very sick for some time, Is Improving at this writing. Alex Campbell who had a finger 'Bo badly torn by a corn shelter Is getting along fairly well. Mrs. Warren Wiley left Monday for her home at riainview after a two weeks visit with parents and friends. ' The Larklns gave a picnic In Copcnhaven'B grove Thursday. Need less to say they had a good time. D. A. Young and wife and Rex Young and wife attended the log rolling at .Weeping Water Saturday. The finest line of Buggies in Cass couny at George Cook's. Call and ex amine our buggiea and see how low we are selling them. Dr. T. V. Davis and family came down from Lincoln and visited. Sat urday and Sunday with relatives in and around Murray. N. Klaurence has bought the Jas. Chalfant farm and will move his fam ily out In a fow weeks, Murray peo ple will hate to lose so good citizens. You want to be at the "Harvest Home" supper Friday, September 30. It will be a nice evening to drive over and eat supper. Bring the family with you. Dave West and Mr. Long, editor of the Nehawka News, were In town Wednesday afternoon a few moments advertising the sporting contest to be held In Nehawka Friday and Satur day, September 23 and 24. Harve Gregg came up from Ne hawka Saturday evening where he lias been at work on the Charles ChrlsBwlsser new resident, to spend Sunday in Murray. Word has been received that Lena Young was sick at Cedar Creek, where she Is engaged teaching that school. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Young, left Monday for that place. Word has been received from Jas Loughrldge and his mother that they are having a grand time. They have taken a trip on the Hudson, visited Coney Island, and all the places of Interest. Jimmy Is expected home noon, but Mrs. -Loughrldge will r& main several weeks to visit friends Mrs. Lloyd (lappon entertained Home fifty friends Saturday after noon for her slBters, Mrs. T. J. White of California and Mrs. Warren Wiley of Plalnvlew. During the afternoon ards were distributed and the guests nsked to write the names of as many authors as they could think of. Mar gle Walker won the prize, an lllus trated book of the Swonce river two eource luncheon vvns wived. The afternoon with Mrs.' Gappen will be long remembered . DC 0 Mrs. Ra Dill has been very sick for the past few days, but is now Improving. ' Charles Reed's two little daughters have been on the sick list, but noth ing serious. Miss Isabella Young was a Platts mouth visitor Wednesday morning between trains. William Sporer and wife and Mrs. Alva Long took In the big show at Omaha Monday. Dr. B. F. Drendel was called to Avoca Wednesday morning, return ing In the evening. Mrs. Charles Devertdge has been on the sick list for several days but Is now on the Improve. Dr. GUmore, wife and son, Walker, autoed to Plattsmouth Tuesday night to see "The Squaw Man." Dr. 0. H. GUmore was railed to Union Wednesday In consultation with one of the local doctors. . . Mrs. Harmond Deck who iTas been on the sick list the past two weeks, is Improving and will soon recover. Dr. J. F. Drendel and wife attend ed the Cook-Davis wedding at Weep ing Water on Wednesday of last week. Merchants and business men gen erally are complaining of dull busi ness. Farmers seem to be the only ones that are busy. A bouncing baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Slgman September 17. He Is the greatest boy on earth, according to Matt's evidence. Mr. Pervlance of the Crancer piano house of Lincoln, was In town this week and placed a piano In the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carroll. Mrs. Steve Darker who was thrown from a buggy several days since and thought to be dangerously injured, Is Improving and will soou be well again. Mrs. Albert Lilly Is very 111 with appendicitis and It Is very probable that she will have to submit to an operation before many days for re lief. J. W. Edmunds who has been ail lng for some time Is able to be about the streets and josh with the boys They are all glad o know that he Is able to do so. Grandma Rhoden who recently re turned from a three months visit with her son, T. J. Rhoden and family, In Kansas, Is now quite sick at the home of her son, D. C. Rhoden. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. McDonald of Murdock are visiting at the home of his mother, Mrs. Myra McDonald Oscar is a rural route carrier out of Murdock and Is enjoing a bacatlon Charles H. Doedeker and daughter Miss Ida, departed Monday night for New Mexico, where Mr. Doedeker goes to look at the country, and Miss Ida to see that her father did not get lonesome. Mrs. Henry Thelle, eight miles south of Murray, was taken to Omaha Wednesday evening where she will be operated upon for appendicitis She was accompanied by Mrs. Henry Shoemaker, of near Nehawka, and her husband, Mr. Thelle. Frank Oliver who has been at home the past three months on account of 'serious il'luess of his hlstcr, Mrs C barley Contr) man, left. Tuesday for Sodalin, Mo. - Mrs. Contrynmn, who hns been ill,uffeiing with empyema li' now able to be up an 1 around once ititru. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Walker were Plattsmouth visitors Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Perry's little daughter, Helen, is sick. Miss Lester of Lincoln is the guest of Mrs. James Loughrldge this week. Miss Mary Moore departed Wed nesday morning for Peru where she will attend the normal this winter. Will Smith went to Plattsmouth Tuesday to Interview the dentist and have some work done. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carroll en tertained Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Young and daughter, Isabella, Mrs. White and son, of California, and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Drendel at dinner Sunday. If you wish something good to eat attend the "Harvest Home" dinner and supper at the Presbyterian church Friday, September 30. The ladles will dedicate the new kitchen at that time. John Campbell and James Gruber of Lincoln who has been a guest at the Campbcjl home for a few days, drove to Plattsmouth Tuesday. Mr. Gruber departed for his home Wed nesday morning. Mrs. Oscar Gapen and daughter, Mattle, returned home Wednesday morning from South Haven, Mich., where they had been visiting Mrs. Gapen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ros coe Dean, for the past three weeks. Mrs. W. J. Crosser who has been visiting relatives in this vicinity for two weeks, departed for her home at Wausau, Neb., Tuesday morning. She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Etta Nickels, as far as Omaha. The members of the band are re quested to meet next Tuesday night to take Into consideration the matter of hiring a teacher, and to attend to such other matters as may come before them. Let every member be present. The Missionary society met Friday at Mrs. Gllmore's. They finished a great amount of work for the county fair they expect to hold In the near future. Dinner was served at Mrs. Brown's and the most surprising part was how anyone was able to work after dinner. Too Late For I.at Week. Mlss Emma Graves gave a party one evening last week in honor of her cousin, Miss Nellie Anthony of Malvern, la. The house had been beautifully decorated with autumn leaves and butterflies for the occa sion while the lawn was prettily lighted with Japanese lanterns. The evening was most enjoyably spent In social conversation and games. Two prizes were awarded during the even ing. Miss Pearl Lewis and Harry Daxter were the winning couple In the question contest, the prize being a stick of candy. The second prize was a large watermelon to the most thoughtful person, Pearl Lewis being the fortunate one. Some excellent Instrumental music was furnished by Pearl Lewis which was greatly en- oyed by all. At the usual hour a sumptuous luncheon was served to which all did ample justice. Those present to enjoy Miss Gra ves' hospitality were: Misses Minnie Gunsen, Mae Lewis, Loretta Carroll, Pearl Lewis. Tressa Stokes, Villa Gapen, Edith Lerheau, Isabella Young, Nellie Anthony, Emma Graves: Mrs. Harry Baxter; Messrs. Lee Knlss, Ed. Vallery, Charley Val lery, Harry Creamer, Joe Wheeler, Lloyd Lewis, Roy Gregg and Harry Baxter. Stock and Grain Farm for Sale. 222 acres 1 miles east of Mur ray and 7 miles south of Plattsmouth. Good five room house with excellent stone cellar. Good $1,000 barn, and other out buildings! Three good, living springs, one right at the house, and everything comfortably situated. Will be sold for $110 per acre, one- half down, and balance to suit pur chasers at 6 per cent. Call or ad dress me at Murray, Neb. F. M. Young. Dr. XewHI, Dentist. Murray every Tuesday from 8 a. m., to 5 p. m. All kinds of first class dental work. Satisfaction guar anteed. Pigs For Sale. I have a number of spring male Duroc-Jersey pigs for Bale. N. Klaurenr. l or Sale! One Duroc Jersey male hog with pedigree." D. A. Young. A Social nt Wctcukunip Home. A general supper and musical pro gram will be glvenat the homo of Mr. and Mrs, A. A. Wetenkamp' on Frldny evening. September 23. Ev erybody Invited. MYXAKD. (Sept. 16, 1910.) W. F. Glllisple was a business vis itor In Omaha Thursday. Miss Eva Porter spent Sunday at the Will Hutchison home near Rock Bluffs. Mrs. A. A, Wetenkamp and sons returned Sunday from visiting rela tives In Omaha. Glllisple & Snyder shipped a car of stock to the South Omaha market Wednesday. Mrs. Ida Cole visited with W, B. Porter and family Sunday. Arthur Vilas of Omaha was a visi tor in Mynard Sunday. Mrs. Will fight and children re turned Tuesday evening from a visit with S. Draper and wife at Kansas City. MIhs Jennie Reynolds of Platts mouth was visiting Sunday with Miss Leta Lair. Sam Banta of Lincoln who has been visiting at the R. L. Propst home returned Monday to his home. George W. Snyder, W. F. Gillispie, and Charles Johnson of Omaha were Indebted to Jake Bengen for a Joy ride in his fine auto Sunday. They pronounce Jake's auto a dandy. Joseph Tubbs was a visitor in Plattsmouth Thursday. George Gradoville returned Tues day from Auburn with a fine load of apples. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Vallery attend ed the Cook-Davis wedding at Weep ing Water, Wednesday evening. MYXAKD. Mrs. George W. Snyder and Bryan and Misses Anna and Mildred Sny der and Pearl Henton, attended "The Squaw Man," at the Parmele in Plattsmouth Tuesday evening. Mrs. Goodman returned Wednes day evening from a visit with her daughter at Syracuse, Neb. Jake Bengen made a flying trip to Plattsmouth Wednesday In his auto. Jasper Young is now again carry- irg the United Stafes mail, after a two week's vacation. W. B. Porter and wife were visi tors In Plattsmouth Wednesday even ing. ... Eddie Venner of Omaha visited A. A. Wetenkamp and family Sunday. Mrs. Frank Marler entertained the Ladies Aid society Wednesday. Mont Robb and Wayne Propst went to Plattsmouth Wednesday evening. Miss Robin Richardson spent Sun day with Miss Nora Rosencrans at Plattsmouth. Misses Edna and Mayola Propst and Wayne Propst spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Davis at Ju lian, Neb. Word was received from Ralston, Neb., Wednesday that Mr. and Mrs. Thayer Propst were the proud par ents of a baby girl, born September 20, 1910. Rev. Harroll and wife attended conference at York, Neb., this week. ilox. (Ledger.) The four months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Will Rakes died Wednes day noon. Funeral services were held yesterday forenoon at the home by Rev. W. A. Taylor. Mrs. Nora Harris of Ordway, Col., arrived last Saturday morning to make a few weeks visit with her sis ter, Mrs. Jesse Dysart, and other relatives and friends. Frank Albln.and wife of Wausa, came down lasf week to visit Will lam Nickels and family east of Mur ray, and also called on other rela tives and friends in this part of the county. C. R. Frans and family packed their household goods last week, and on Friday moved to Plattsmouth to make their future home. Their old friends wish them Buccess and con tentment In their new home. John McClaflln and wife came In Monday evening from Coleridge and made a short visit with relatives and friends, going to Lincoln Wednes day morning to have their little child treated in a hospital. Mrs. E. J. Mougey and Miss Iva, were in Omaha last Sunday to visit Miss Blanche Mougey, who Is taking treatment in the Clarkson hospital. We are glad to note that Miss Mou gey Is getting along very nicely. A deal was made this week where by C. W. Clark became owner of the G. P. Barton barber shop and immediately took possession. Wes. was formerly a "wlelder of. the raz or," so the business Is by no means new to him. John ' Klepser of Junction' .City, Oregon,' arrived Thursday night of last week to incite a. visit with his mother, Mrs. Abide" Klepser, and GATHERING Children are gregarious creatures, as are older folks, and they like to get together for social events. Not many years ago it would have been quite an effert to gather a crowd, but the Bell Telephone has revolutionized so cial as well as business life. ' J'. : ' .... ... ... ..... ., , Agitation against legitimate telephone business the kind that has become almost as national, in, its scope as the mail service must disappear with a real ization of the nebessity of universal service. - other relatives and friends. It has been some time since John has been back here and he finds many changes. He expects to leave for his home about next Tuesday and will be accompanied by his mother. , WKKPIXG WATKK. (Republican.) Born To Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rome on Saturday, September 10, a boy. The academy enrollment la forty four. Thl3 U a small gain which will be increased another term. The enrollment at the public school Is 330. This is about the same num ber that attended last year. Of this number eighty-five are in the high Bjhool room. Ceorge Halmea who has "oeen work ing on a farm near Plattsmouth the past summer returned home the lat ter part of last week and says he is going to attend the state university. Louis Puis and family and his father-in-law Mr. Hlld, were in town Tuesday morning in Mr. Puis tour- lng car on their way for a 300 mile, drive to the western part of the state. , Miss Edith Jones returned home last Wednesday evening from Detroit, Mich., where she spent the past year with an aunt. Miss Jones when she left here was in quite poor health, but comes home in the best of health. P. S. Barnes has sold his residence property on the south side to Albert Johnson, the consideration being $3,500. E. B. Taylor, son-in-law of Mr. Johnson, will occupy the place for a few months at least, but we hear that Mr. and Mrs. Johnson expect to live here later. Mrs. Hans Johnson mt with a painful accident last Sunday. Her son was running a sausage mill and Mrs. Johnson was feeding meat In for hamburger steak. The middle finger of her left hand got into the grinder and was so badly Injured that Dr. Welch says he fears she may lose it. J. R. Chandler and family return ed home last Saturday from Colora do. Mr. Chandler says he has taken a. homestead near Sterling, Col., and will move out as soon as he can sell out and settle up his business affairs here. He speaks flatteringly of the country out there and soil and crops. FllDpn)ln) MISS A CROWD! Nebraska Telephone Go. Every Bell Telephone-is a Lond Dis tance Station. LOUISVILLE. (Courier.) Born on Tuesday, September 13, to Mr. and Mrs. John Kuhn, a boy. Miss Anna Thierolf visited her uncle at Walton last week, returning home Thursday. Mike Tritsch will represent Loula viHe lodge In the Odd Fellows grand lodge meeting at Lincoln next month. Born, September 1, to Mr. and Mrs. Reinhart Schaal, a fine boy. Grandfather Fred Wegner Is "setting 'em up." Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fetzer will leave next Tuesday for a few days visit at Stanton with old time Cass county friends, and also attend the Stanton county fair. Alvin Ball and family left Thursday for Aurora, Oregon, where they will make their future home. Mrs. E. Palmer accompanied them and will I spend the winter on the Pacific coast. Mrs. L. D. Dutton of Pueblo, Col., I visited this wppk nt the hnmn nt C. A R,chey DuU(m wa on hef home, after an extended visit w,.h re,aUve8 ,B penn8ylvanIa. While some children were at play Tuesday, evening the littel son of G. E. Steele was struck on the head by an empty beer bottle thrown up by one of his playmates. It was neces sary to call a physician to dress the wound. Harry Pettit and Harry Spence, both formerly of this place, were con victed of burglarizing a store in Osh- kosh, Neb., and sentenced to two years and four months In the state penitentiary. Pettit escaped from jail by overpowering the Jailor but was later captured, having become lost In the sand hills. Another $20,000 Land Deal. . Pulled off this week by C. F. Har ris, whereby James Sage of Platts mouth, becomes the owner of the J. V. Edmunds quarter section of land one mile south of Murray knowns aa the old James Root farm. It Is a fine piece of land and those who know the farm say It Is well worth "the price. Mr. Harris Is fast becoming one of the wide awake land men of these "diggens," as he has sold three farms within the past few days. 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